MKVII to be built in Mexico

[swfloridamk6]

if it knocks off $3k on a fully loaded GTI. Fine by me.

If it's still $32k for a fully loaded GTI, then VW is lining is pockets. No bueno.

Prices never go down...VW wins, you lose.

 

[danielj1]

Prices never go down...VW wins, you lose.

Isn't the new Passat's starting price like 8k less then the previous gen?

 

[intoflatlines]

2) U.S. Golfs will NEVER be made anywhere but germany or (possibly) the U.S.. The GTI will never come from anywhere but Germany

PERIOD.

You're talking about in the future, right? My MKIV GTI was built in Brazil.

 

[swfloridamk6]

Isn't the new Passat's starting price like 8k less then the previous gen?

You're right, but I would say that had more to do with re-inventing a flop. I cant imagine GTI prices going down.

 

[jeppe777]

GTI will always be made in Germany

 

[swfloridamk6]

GTI will always be made in Germany

Let us pray. I would hope. Then again if they get bought out by some conglomerate, anything can change.

 

[PRND[S]]

VAG is on their way to becoming the largest automotive manufacturer in the world. They won't suddenly be bought out, if anything they'll gobble up another brand -- it's not like they haven't done that before.

 

[swfloridamk6]

VAG is on their way to becoming the largest automotive manufacturer in the world. They won't suddenly be bought out, if anything they'll gobble up another brand -- it's not like they haven't done that before.

I agree. But shit happens. Ask Chrysler. Not likely I agree.

 

[Zach84]

My rattle box 2011 GTi with 5000 miles was built in Germany... My Friends Base model 2011 Jetta with 23k miles was built in Mexico, and is as quiet as can be... I'll take a Mexican Gti if it is rattle free!

 

[bluetrep1]

i wish it will be made in China, RNS510, rain sensor, light sensor, full light switch, center console cover, lip , auto climate control, parking assistant, auto mirror, back radar/image, and much more.

 

[surrealchemist]

They said in some articles that the larger engines would be made in north america, which is possibly mexico where the 5 cylinder is made. The Chatanooga plant is set up for the new platform, but its mainly for Passat and maybe a new SUV based off the platform. I don't think they are going to up and start production of the Golf let alone the GTI. But we also don't know what the next GTI will be like. It might be even more different than the Golf with all the light weight parts and other performance pieces. It might not be as similar in body design as they are now.

 

[dinkdinker]

i wish it will be made in China, RNS510, rain sensor, light sensor, full light switch, center console cover, lip and much more.

Rapid, uncontrollable acceleration. Brakes that don't work. Love those too.

 

[NOLA-Ron]

For those of you saying country of assembly doesn't matter, take it from me....

93 VTEC H22A1 Prelude - MADE IN JAPAN. Put 165k miles on it and did nothing more than change oil and pads/rotors. Car was SOLID and built like a TANK.

2008 Civic SI Coupe (replacement for the 'lude) - MADE IN CANADA. Biggest disappointment I've had in a japanese car. Coat hangers in the back seat just broke, both of them, and I never used them once. General assembly is crap. Motor and tranny is solid but the rest of the car is shit.

I'm currently trading for a GTI (see my other post I'm making). I test drove the MK6 GTI and could see what german engineering was all about. I am so freaking excited to get this car. Japan makes great car, but this german engineering I felt is nothing japan can produe.

I also drove a 2012 GLI Jetta - Made in MEXICO. Felt cheap. Doors were light as hell and the overall feel of the car was very loose and poorly manufactured.

Everyone can have their opinions, but mine based on experience and test drives is that anything made outside of Japan and Germany is CRAP.

 

[tmiw]

There are way more variables when it comes to reliability than where the car's assembled. Just saying.

 

[Dayv]

This thread could use some more purely anecdotal evidence.